Person Percy; Algernon (1792 - 1865); 4th Duke of Northumberland Percy Algernon 1792 - 1865 British Male Syon House, London, England 15 December 1792 Alnwick, Northumberland 12 or 15 February 1865 Burial: The Percy chapel, Westminster Abbey, London

Education: None formal, as time of war. Career: Joined navy (3 May 1805) age 12, served as midshipman in various frigates in the Mediterranean; made lieutenatn in 1811, commander 1814, acting captain of 'Caledonia' in 1815 when war ended. Never saw active service thereafter, but on reserve list promoted to rear admiral (1850), vice admiral (1857) and admiral (1862). Elevated to peerage as Baron Prudhoe (1816) because of father's wealth and position as one of the 'regent's set'. Took seat in the Lords but seldom spoke until after secceeded to the Dukedom in 1847. Travelled in Africa in 1820s and 1830s, and in 1834 both helped finance, and accompanied, Sir John Herschel's expedition to Capetown to observe the sourthern constellation and in 1847 met the costs of publication of Herschel's Cape observtions of double stars and nebulae. Also friend and patron of Edward William Lane, supporting his travels and suggesting his researches in Egypt of his Arabic lexicon, published in 1863 and dedicated to him by Lane. The importance of his contributions as patron of science and learning weas recognised by his being elected to the Royal society, the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Geographical Society. Honours: Baron Prudhoe 1816; KG 1853 Second son of Hugh Percy, second Duke of Northumberland (1742-1817) and his second wife Frances Julia (1752-1820) third daughter of Peter Burrell of Kent. Married (25 August 1842) Lady Eleanor Grosvenor, eldest daughter of Richard Grosvenor, second marquess of Westminster. Royal Society roles: VP 1847-1848 Fellow 09/04/1818 Sources: Bulloch's Roll; DNB Notes: DNB gives death date as 12 February 1865 International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 15 Dec 1792 - 12 or 15 Feb 1865 NA1013 21/11/2001 Andyg Pmab 28/03/2023 RS_NET\JonathanB Yes 25f45349-c2b2-4e26-baf6-ec1d07b3554f